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Lot #407
Aviation Fabric Swatches

Aviation Fabric Swatches

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Description

Aviation Fabric Swatches

Three swatches of flown fabric removed from historically important planes by the Smithsonian during restoration, each affixed to its original 15 x 20 presentation sheet, including: a bright red 2 x 2 fabric swatch from Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Vega 5B; a dark brown 2 x 2.25 swatch of fabric from Calbraith Perry Rodgers’s Wright Brothers Vin Fiz; and a dark brown 2 x 2 swatch from Oakley Kelly and John Macready’s Fokker T-2. Tightly rolled and in fine condition, with some mild toning and a portion of the Vin Fiz fabric detached from sheet. Accompanied by the original mailing tube, order forms, and information packet from the Smithsonian.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #466 - Ended December 09, 2015